The Anker’s House Museum is a wonderful compact and informative museum attached to the Parish Church, which was established in 883AD.
- North East history
- romans
- historic buildings
- heritage
The Anker’s House Museum is a wonderful compact and informative museum attached to the Parish Church, which was established in 883AD.
This is a mobile museum and as such it is not kept in one place. As a result the primary way the museum exhibits their collection is at bus rallies and other public events.
Chesters Roman Fort offers the best visible remains of a cavalry fort in Britain today.
The Museum sits on the site of the first Cleveland Ironstone Mine from which industrial Teesside emerged.
The Museum displays a rich selection of Roman finds including weapons and armour.
Built in the Norman period as an imposing fortress, Durham Castle’s story is entwined with that of the Prince-Bishops of Durham, whose semi-regal status made them some of the most powerful and wealthy men in the country.
This small volunteer run Museum shows the social, agricultural and commercial history of Guisborough through the ages.
Step into the newly restored station building and look out for large exhibits like Stephenson’s “Locomotion No. 1” and displays of railway memorabilia.
One of the best preserved Roman forts in Britain, Housesteads boasts spectacular views.
Located in Morpeth’s Grade 1 listed 13th century Chantry Bridge Chapel, the Museum specialises in the Northumbria small pipes and their music which are set in the context of bagpipes from around the world.